Crime & Safety

Motorcycle Crash In Attleboro Leaves Two In Life-Threatening Condition

Officials believe the motorcycle may have hit a large rock before crashing on Rocklawn Avenue.

Rocklawn Avenue was shut down for almost two hours while crews worked to clean up and investigate the scene.
Rocklawn Avenue was shut down for almost two hours while crews worked to clean up and investigate the scene. (Kyle Will/Patch)

ATTLEBORO, MA — Two people riding a motorcycle were seriously injured in a crash in Attleboro Thursday night.

Officers responded to a report of a crash near 168 Rocklawn Avenue just after 8 p.m. and found two people seriously hurt. They were both taken to Rhode Island Hospital with what firefighters called potentially life-threatening injuries.

State police say an initial investigation found that the motorcycle may have hit a large rock before crashing. The names of the victims have not been released at this time.

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Rocklawn Avenue was shut down for almost two hours while crews worked to clean up and investigate the scene.

No additional information was immediately available.

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